Modern Applications News articles from January 2005

Modern Applications News archives from January 2005

'Live long and prosper'.(EDITOR'S CORNER)
January 1, 2005... For the first column of a new year, people who write columns attempt to fulfill the expectations of those who read them by providing Karnak-like insight with Nostradamus -like predictions for the coming 12 months. Allow me to apologize in...

CFOs less optimistic about manufacturing sector.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... According to the Bank of America Business Capital annual CFO Outlook survey, more than three out of four CFOs (77%) believe the national economy will grow in 2005. While upbeat about the overall U.S. economy, only 44% of CFOs expect the U.S....

Hardinge buys worldwide rights to Bridgeport.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... Hardinge Inc. (Elmira, NY) has purchased the worldwide rights to the Bridgeport machinetool business. Previously, Hardinge had purchased the rights to the Bridgeport knee-mill business and built these machines in Elmira. Purchase price of...

Charter Steel expands Ohio melting facility.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... Charter Steel announced that the company will be starting construction on a new steel melting facility on the site of its bar and rod rolling mill located in Cuyahoga Heights near Cleveland, OH. The $90 million expansion project includes an...

PMI at 57.8% new orders, production grow.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in November for the 18th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 37th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On...

Machine tool consumption at highest level in four years.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $389.20 million, according to the latest figures from AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association and AMT--The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by...

+p corkscrew milling saves $35,000 in machine time: corkscrew milling--different than orbital milling--provides sweat-fit hole dimensions and finish for precision dieset guide-pin holes, plus saves $35,000 annually in machine time.(CUTTING TOOLS)
January 1, 2005... Sinking large-diameter blind holes into tough hot-work steels isn't easy, but die- and-moldmakers often have no choice. They need to create guide-pin holes in mating halves of a toolset for forging, stamping or molding. Unless the holes are...

Integral style toolholders.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Manchester Tool Company has expanded its Groovidex[R] integral style toolholder line. This grooving system offers guaranteed four-edge performance for increased productivity. The stability of the insert is established by the insert screw and is...

High performance end mills for aluminum.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Weldon Tool has introduced the Tri-Power Ski-Kut[TM] Series, its new series of high-speed cobalt steel end mills. These end mills are 3-flute, M42, 8% cobalt, designed for aluminum applications. The flute form allows enhanced chip evacuation,...

Extra close pitched milling cutters.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Sandvik Coromant Company expands its CoroMill 300 milling cutter line with the addition of extra close pitch cutters for finishing applications in high-speed machining. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new cutters are designed for vibration...

Indexable insert thread mills.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The Emuge Corporation introduces a new line of indexable insert thread mills named Threads-All designed specifically for the production of internal threads 1-1/8 - M30> on CNC machining centers. This new system is highly flexible for quick...

New series of face mills.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Valenite Inc. introduces the new ValMILL[TM] V555 Series of face mills featuring a pentagonal shape with five cutting edges for an additional index. The cutter body, designed for strength, stability, and rigidity in milling operations, is ideal...

Solid carbide high performance end mills.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The Kennametal Industrial Products Group introduces its new Maestro[TM] line of Metal Removal brand solid carbide high performance end mills. These end mills offer a patented flute design to provide chatter-free milling in many ferrous...

End mills for roughing/finishing.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Data Flute CNC introduces a new series of end mills for roughing and finishing aluminum. The AFDH Aluminum Finisher/Double Helix Series features a patented geometry to allow tools to perform two operations. Designed for finishing aluminum...

Indexable insert mill.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The new Fullcut Mill from Big Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. is an indexable insert end mill, which provides excellent sharpness, accuracy, and toughness for high performance machining. This insert mill has a positive rake cutting edge for both...

+p new milling cutter reduces machining cost 60%: replacing a shoulder milling cutter with a new face milling cutter in a roughing operation reduced machining costs by more than 66%.(CUTTING TOOLS)
January 1, 2005... "A shoulder milling cutter, used by one of our customers for roughing operations, produced unacceptably high radial forces," advises Lothar Grosser, service engineer, Walter USA (Waukesha, WI), supplier of the new cutter. "Even the machine...

Carbide tipped capscrew counterbores.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... A series of carbide tipped capscrew counterbores are available from Lexington Cutter, Inc. in inch and metric sizes. These new tools feature heat-treaded alloy steel straight shanks, with integral pilots and material specific carbide grades....

Inserts for finish machining.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Seco-Carboloy announces its new Secomax[R] CBN100, solid PCBN indexable inserts with a pin lock hole. These new inserts can be used with the standard M, P, and D style tool holders, and combine advantages of multiple cutting edges with the...

PcBN insert for machining cast iron/powdered metal.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. offers the BN700 PcBN insert for cast iron and powdered metal machining, featuring excellent wear resistance, anti-chipping characteristics, and high-hardness. The BN700 geometries are multi-cornered with...

Standard Cutting Tools Buyers Guide.(CUTTING TOOLS)
January 1, 2005... The MAN-Modern Applications News annual Standard Cutting Tools Buyers Guide is a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of companies that offer cutting tool products to the metalworking industry. The guide is arranged in two sections. The first...

Portable laser CMM delivers consistent quality, customers; for a contract shop that thrives on big jobs--not large production lots, but those that can require a milling envelope of 88' X 20' X 8'--a portable laser CMM is the key to QA and repeat business.(QC/MEASUREMENT/INSPECTION)
January 1, 2005... Founded just over ten years ago, Janicki Industries (Sedro-Woolley, WA) is no run-of-the-mill contract manufacturer. The diversity of 5-axis milled patterns, molds, plugs, and tooling manufactured is note-worthy, but most impressive is the...

+p probing produces profit prescription: strategic application of probing equipment remedies high scrap rates and labor costs for medical parts manufacturer, producing consistent parts and profits.(QC/MEASUREMENT/INSPECTION)
January 1, 2005... Surgeons have no room for error in the operating room. Likewise, JIT medical parts manufacturers can't machine scrap if they want to be competitive, let alone profitable. Tech Machine (Colorado Springs, CO) combines probing, toolsetting,...

Hand-held digital tachometer.(Inspection Products)
January 1, 2005... The Electromatic Equipment Co. Inc. introduces its new Checkline[R] CDT-2000HD combination hand-held digital tachometer, designed for heavy-duty applications. This new tachometer features a thick rubber protective shell for protection and...

Full-featured measuring solution.(Inspection Products)
January 1, 2005... The L.S. Starrett Company announces its new No. 3752 electronic height gages featuring a large 0.380" (9.65mm), easy-to-read LCD display, and intuitive control panel. The gages have clear bar graduations, resolution of 0.0005" (0.01mm), RS232...

Rotary encoder collars.(Inspection Products)
January 1, 2005... A new line of rotary encoder collars, with compatible sensor mount assembly are now available from Stafford Manufacturing Corporation. The two-piece, clamp style designs can be mounted directly onto shafts to add speed sensing capability and...

Self-calibrating leak testers.(Inspection Products)
January 1, 2005... InterTech Development Company introduces two production-line leak detectors featuring a new electronic technology for self-calibration and system validation. Models 1075 CALVAL-03, and -44 eliminate the need to manually check and adjust...

Machinery alignment measuring system.(Inspection Products)
January 1, 2005... The Microgage 2000, from Pinpoint Laser Systems, is a new, easy to use measuring system for checking production equipment without outside alignment services. This alignment system consists of a cylindrical laser that is held right in the tool...

Centerless grinder centerpiece for precision production bars; to produce diameter tolerances as tight as +0.0003"/ -0.0002" on bar stock ranging from 0.1" up to 1-1/8" diameter over a 10' - 12' length, a specialty steel supplier combines a centerless grinder, controlled-feed tables, and in-process laser gaging.(GRINDING / GRINDING MACHINES)
January 1, 2005... High-volume manufacturers of cutting tools, dental instruments, solenoid valves, and other precision products must have a reliable source of bar material in various sizes, finishes, and metallurgical compositions to meet their processing...

Ease of set-up selects turning center control: simplifying set-ups on complex, twin-spindle turning centers was a major consideration for a high precision medical instrument shop when it was specifying a control package.(CNC CONTROLS)
January 1, 2005... Established in 1977, CNC Industries (Elk Grove Village, IL), a division of X-L Engineering Corp., is a high-precision, 20-person shop that has evolved from primarily a military subcontractor into its current model as a supplier of high-premium,...

New full-line catalog.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Almco, Inc. has released a redesigned, full-line catalog of standard machines and custom design capabilities. The 32-page, four-color catalog includes sections on continuous thru-feed systems, batch and end-discharge finishing units, spindle...

CNC modules for precision drill/tap/mill machinery integrators.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Sugino Corporation offers a selection of precision, three-axis CNC drill/tap and mill modules that can cut days from design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and prove-out for builders of special purpose machinery and transfer systems....

Enclosed dual column saw.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... DoALL Company offers its new model C-3350NC production saw, featuring an enclosed cabinet to contain chips and cutting fluid during high-speed operations. The workpiece vise is positioned on the outboard side of the saw blade for minimal...

New belt conveyor oven.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... The No. 919 is a seven-zone, gas-heated belt conveyor oven from The Grieve Corporation, currently used to cure various coatings onto ceramic parts. Maximum operating temperatures are 350[degrees]F in Zones 1 - 4, and 1000[degrees]F in zones 5 -...

Indexing rotary spindle blast system.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Guyson Corporation announces its new indexing rotary spindle blast system, model SPRXS-900. This system is designed for overall descaling, surface preparation, and cosmetic finishing of components, and can individually process a dozen...

Expanded laser cutting systems line.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Strippit/LVD expands its line of C[O.sub.2] laser cutting systems to include three new models, Impuls 6530, Impuls 8030, and Impuls 12530. These new systems feature a large table capacity to three meters and can handle multiple sheets,...

Manually operated clamping system.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Mitee-Bite Products, Inc. introduces the Pull Block, a manually operated clamping system for special applications. The system is a simple, cost effective way to active clamps when the normal method of tightening the clamp is not allowed. The ID...

New angle grinders.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Metabo Corporation offers seven upgraded angle grinders that provide more power and improved performance. The 4-1/2" and 5" grinders now feature an 8-amp motor and are effective for grinding and cutting construction metals in welding and...

New carbide blade.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Bahco North America, Inc. offers the new 3868 TSS (triple set stainless) carbide bandsaw blade designed to eliminate time and risks involved with the process of running in a new blade. The new bandsaw blade line is available in a range of sizes...

Cleanable heat exchanger.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... The proprietary cleanable heat exchanger, from Koolant Koolers, allows contaminants such as swarf to be removed without disconnecting refrigeration lines or process piping. This process reduces downtime and eliminates the need for evacuation...

Pink aluminum oxide products.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Camel Grinding Wheels, USA announces its new line of pink aluminum oxide products manufactured for general toolroom applications. Pink aluminum oxide wheels are available in 60 products including 4" - 5" cup wheels and 7" - 14" toolroom wheels....

New grinding wheel data sheet.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... A full color, product information sheet is available from Pferd Inc. detailing its new ZA24R SG-Plus[R] long lasting grinding wheels. Diameters, thickness, and RPM specifications along with applications solutions are listed with...

Abrasive belt head attachment.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... An abrasive belt head attachment that fits onto a big bore lathe for grinding and finishing rolls is now available from Roll Grinding Solutions, Inc. This new attachment features a pneumatic belt tension control for grinding either wet or dry,...

Automated deburring brochure.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Weiler Corporation offers a 12-page, informative guide to automated deburring with brushes designed to help the user determine the best brush and system design for each specific application. This brochure includes a burr classification system...

New dies for thin sheet metal.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Mater Precision Tooling introduces its new Slug Free Light[TM] dies designed to increase punch part quality and eliminate slug-pulling problems in thin sheet metal. During the punching cycle these dies create a series of small protrusions...

Zinc coated wire.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... The new Xpress zinc coated wire from the Consumable Products Group division of Mitsubishi EDM/Laser, increases the speed of wire EDM machines. The zinc coating provides competitive machine performance in taller work pieces, medical...

New heat processing equipment brochure.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
January 1, 2005... Seco/Warrwick Corp has updated its products brochure to include new products and services for 2005. The full color brochure details product offerings including controlled atmosphere brazing, solution heat treating, non-ferrous molten metals,...